Eight-year-old boy from Birmingham dies after being pulled from River Arrow
Police were called to a report of a young child who had fallen into the river behind Kingfisher Way in Alcester on Monday
Last updated 24th Jul 2024
Joshua Hillstead, from Maypole, Birmingham, died following complications resulting from drowning after being pulled from the River Arrow in Alcester, Warwickshire Police said.
At around 9.30pm on Monday, police were called to a report of a young child who had fallen into the river behind Kingfisher Way in Alcester.
Police, fire and ambulance services attended and Joshua was pulled from the river before receiving first aid and CPR.
One other child was also in the water but did not require further treatment and was returned home.
Joshua was taken to hospital for treatment but died late on Tuesday.
Detective Inspector Heidi Twynham said: “Losing a child is devastating, and we offer our condolences to the family after this tragic accident – we are liaising with the family to provide support.
“Fast, unpredictable currents and invisible deeper sections make rivers dangerous places, particularly for children and non-confident swimmers. Please take caution around our waterways.
“Thank you to our officers, members of the emergency services, and the hospital staff for everything you’ve done over the past few days.”